B.S. Sports Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies combines an in-depth knowledge of sports with another field, such as human performance, journalism, management, marketing, psychology, public relations and advertising, or recreation. Classes vary according to the chosen emphasis, but each option offers students a unique experience to gain specialized skill and knowledge that will set them apart in a future career. The top emphasis areas selected by sports studies majors at Southern are sports management, sports marketing, public relations, psychology, recreation, and human performance. A degree in sports studies provides majors with an understanding of sports performance and the factors that affect behavior in sport. Students gain subject-specific knowledge in areas such as physiology, psychology, biometrics, and nutrition. Some areas of sports studies require postgraduate degrees.

2017-2018 Sample Course Schedule — This is a recommended schedule and may be altered as needed. Consult your adviser when making changes. See degree audit for Christian Service requirements.

SUMMer
Year
COMM 135	Comm. & Public Speaking	3

Semester
Year
Concentrations include: Human Performance, Journalism, Management, Marketing, PR/Advertising, Psychology and Recreation

FALL
FIRST Year
PEAC 125	Fitness for Collegiate Life	1
ENGL 101	Critical Think in Ac Rdg & Wrtg I	3
HLED 173	Health for Life	2
HLNT 135	Nutrition (Elective)*	3
NOND 101	Southern Connections	1
PETH	ProAct Courses 114, 219	2
	RELB 125 orRELT 177 (R-1)	3

WINTER
FIRST Year
ADAC 141	Fly-Fishing (Elective)* (P-1b)	1
ADAC 155	Basic Kayaking (Elective)* (P-1b)	1
ENGL 102	Critical Think in Ac Rdg & Wrtg II	3
MATH 215	Statistics	3
CPTE 100	Computer Concepts I	1
PETH	ProAct Courses 116, 117	2
	Historical Perspectives (IN-6)	3

FALL
SECOND Year
ADAC 200	Gym Climbing (Elective)*	1
BIOL 101	Anatomy & Physiology I	4
PETH 268	Offic. Sports Analysis (Elective)	2
PETH	ProAct Courses 214, 217	2
	Concentration Course*	3
	Concentration Course* or Elective	2

WINter
SECOND Year
BIOL 102	Anatomy & Physiology II	4
PEAC 254	Life Guarding (Elective)*	1
PETH 255	Water Safety Instructor (Elective)*	1
PETH 269	Offic Sports Analysis (Elective)	2
PETH	ProAct Courses 119, 216	2
	Concentration Course*	3
	RELT 138, 225, or 255 (R-2)	3

FALL
THIRD Year
ADAC 212	Backpacking (Elective)*	1
PTH 314	Biomechanics	3
PETH 363	In. Meas. & Res. of Hlth/PE (Elec.)	3
PSYC 128	Developmental Psychology (IN-8)	3
	Biblical Studies (R-3)	3
	Concentration Course*	3

WINter
THIRD Year
PETH 315	Physiology of Exercise (W)	4
PETH 375	Motor Learning and Development	3
	Concentration Courses*	6
	Stewardship, Business & Econ (IN-9)	3

FALL
FOURTH YEAR
HLED 473	Health Ed Methods (Elective)	2
PEAC 425	Fit for Hire	1
PETH 474	Psychology & Sociology of Sports (W)	2
	U.D. Aesthetic Analysis (IN-10) (W)	3
	U.D. Concentration Course*	5
	Elective	1

WINter
FOURTH V``Year
ADTH 350	Adv. Act. Curr. App. (U.D. Elective)	4
HLED 373	Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries	2
PETH 240	Coaching for Success	2
PETH 364	Prin. & Admin. of PE/Rec. (W) (SERV-2)	3
	U.D. Religion (R-4)	3
	U.D. Concentration Course*	2